March 1956

Bishop, Jim, fl. 1956

Pamphlet

Title: Dynamite in Dixie

One booklet entitled, "Dynamite in Dixie," written by Jim Bishop dated March1956. Item focuses on stories related to school desegregation in the Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. Provides a background on the formation of white supremacy; the process of integrating schools in Jackson, Mississippi. Includes school financial budgets, test score differences between segregated schools and integrated schools. Illustrations by Burris Jenkins Jr.

GLC09640.225

1861-1877

Maison, Basset, ?

Document

Title: [Paper doilie of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ]

One undated paper doilie of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ printed by Maison Basset. Front of the item contains a print of the sacred heart; reverse side is a printing of the prayer in French. Written in pencil is Stauffer's translation of the first few lines.

GLC07713.02.08

Circa June 13, 1865

Maison, Basset, ?

Document

Title: [Paper doilie of Saint Rose of de Lima]

One paper doilie of Saint Rose de Lima dated June 13. It contains the saint's portrait on the front, as well as, being addressed to "Ms. Stauffer." Reverse side contains biography of Saint Rose written in French. Also includes Stauffer's note asking an unaddressed recipient to visit the following week.

GLC07713.02.09

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Small card of embellished letters]

One sketch of an embellished letter "N" or "Z," on a blank calling card.

GLC07713.02.10

20 April 1870

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sketch of Cast iron and Steel Rail]

One ink sketch of a cast iron, continous sill and steel rail dated April 20, 1870. Includes the measurements and scale size. Reverse side contains detailed information of the purpose of arms and crest.

GLC07713.02.11

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sketches of various coats of arms]

One item consisting of sketches of various coats of arms. Front page contains one of lions and a male. Reverse side includes artwork of birds on the coat of arms.

GLC07713.02.12

1863

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: Peterson's Magazine [1863]

One front cover of Peterson's Magazine dated 1863. Front cover incldues a sketch of a dilipated castle byy moonlight and various vignettes surrounding this center piece. Reverse side of cover consists of a sketch of a woman brushing her teeth.

GLC07713.02.13

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sketch of arms]

One illustration of coat and arms. Contains various sketches of an arm holding a chalice, a warrior, fleur de lis designs and Stauffer's signature.

GLC07713.02.14

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Tracing of George Washington]

One tracing of an engraving of George Washington. Includes a caption below the portrait, "Painted by Stewart, Engraved By Illman & Pillbrow."

GLC07713.02.15

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Watercolor sketches by Stauffer, skull and church]

One page extracted from Stauffer's sketchbook. Consists of watercolor sketches of a Lutheran Church in Manheim, Pennsylvania and on the reverse a watercolor of a skull. Parts of the skull are identified with their names and functions.

GLC07713.02.16

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Watercolor sketches by Stauffer, portraits of men]

Four pages extracted from Stauffer's sketchbook. Consists of watercolor sketches of a men; some are rough and others have been colored in. First page identifies the subjects of the portraits as "Jac. Grosse," "P.P. Todd," and "J.C.S." The last page features a man in a black coat and top hat as G.D. Miller.

GLC07713.02.17

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Card with sketches of embellished letters and birds]

One card of sketches of birds on one side and on the reverse pencil sketches of embellished letters.

GLC07713.02.18

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Cut-out of a rectangular figure]

One cut-out of a rectangular figure. Diagonal lines of blue and black have been drawn across a small part of the object.

GLC07713.02.19

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Cut-out of a decorative figure with curved edges]

One cut-out of a figure with curved edges. Top edges have been lightly shaded by pencil. Reverse side of cut-out contains small sketch of a military helmet.

GLC07713.02.20

1749

Schreibern, J.G., fl. 1749

Map

Title: Africa

One map entitled Africa, dated 1749. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map and key are in German. Some sections are shaded indicating different kingdoms.

GLC09862.01

1770

Rollos, George, fl. 1770

Map

Title: An Accurate Map of Africa Drawn from the Sieur Robert with Improvements

One map entitled An Accurate Map of Africa Drawn from the Sieur Robert with Improvements, dated 1770. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map notes many coastal cities, as well as lakes and rivers.

GLC09862.02

1810

Map

Title: A Map of Africa, From the best Authorities

One map entitled A Map of Africa, From the best Authorities, dated 1810. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map notes many coastal cities, as well as lakes and rivers. The map has colored regions denoting different kingdoms of people.

GLC09862.03

1823

Map

Title: A Map of Africa Shewing the supposed settlements of Ham

One map entitled A Map of Africa Shewing the supposed settlements of Ham, dated 1823. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map outlines area of Africa and labels each region; "Negroland," Caffraria, Zenj or Zanguebar, Cushites or Ethiopians, Barbaray. The map also included some major cities along the coast like Morocca, Algiers and Tripoli.

GLC09862.04

1670

Child, G., fl. 1670

Engraving

Title: The City of Loango from Dapper

One engraving entitled The City of Loango from Dapper dated 1670. Features a city view of Loango. In the foreground is groups of people working and traveling. The main feature of the image is the city which is labeled. The key lists locations corresponding with locations and events on the map with letters A-L.

GLC09862.05

1750

Kitchin, Thomas, fl. 1750-1777

Map

Title: A Map of Part of the Rivers Faleme & Sanaga with the Countries of Bambuk & Tamba Awra drawn on the spot by M. Compagnon

One map entitled A Map of Part of the Rivers Faleme & Sanaga with the Countries of Bambuk & Tamba Awra drawn on the spot by M. Compagnon dated 1750. Features detailed map of the Faleme and Sanaga rivers and the cities and countries that the river runs through. In addition to Bambuk and Tamba Awra the map shows the countries; Gayaga, and Galam, and marks the edges of bordering countries; Bondu, Haeren Kobe, Gadua, and Jaka. The map also notes the Kingdoms of Kontu, Kombre, Gudu and Makanna. There are multiple smaller rivers that run off the main rivers that are also named.

GLC09862.06

1776

Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805

Book

Title: Declaration of Independence [book printing]: The remembrancer....

GLC01730.01

1776

Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805

Book

Title: Declaration of Independence [book printing]: The remembrancer....

Volume 2

GLC01730.02

1776

Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805

Book

Title: Declaration of Independence [book printing]: The remembrancer....

GLC01730.03

1790

Walch, Jean, fl. 1790

Map

Title: Charte de L'Afrique

One map entitled A Map of Part of the Rivers Faleme & Sanaga with the Countries of Bambuk & Tamba Awra drawn on the spot by M. Compagnon dated 1750. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map is shaded to indicate different countries or regions. In the lower left corner is a decorated cartouche with tropical plants, an African man, a crocodile, and a monkey in the trees.

GLC09862.07

1780

Putnam, George Palmer, 1814-1872

Engraving

Title: Charleston, S.C. in 1780

One engraving entitled, "Charleston, S.C. in 1780," published in 1850. Depicts a view of the Charleston Customs House and port. The customs house was at the center of Charleston, South Carolina's bustling trade in rice, indigo, and slaves. Engraved by George Palmer Putnam. Duplicate of CLC08878.0056.01.

GLC08878.0056.02